MARUBENI-IIDA (AMERICA), INC. v. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA


207 F.Supp. 418 (1962)

MARUBENI-IIDA (AMERICA), INC., Kowa American Corp., Mitsubishi International Corp., Chori New York, Inc. and Stahlwood Toy Manufacturing Co., Inc., Libelants, v. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA and S.S. SAGA MARU, her engines, boilers, etc., Respondent. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, Petitioner, v. UNIVERSAL TERMINAL & STEVEDORING CORP., Respondent-Impleaded.

United States District Court S. D. New York.

January 26, 1962.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Burlingham, Underwood, Barron, Wright & White, New York City, Gerard Harrington, Jr., New York City, of counsel, for petitioner.

Hagen, Johnson & Markey, New York City, Richard A. Hagen, New York City, of counsel, for respondent-impleaded.


PALMIERI, District Judge.

This is a suit in admiralty by the consignees of goods against Nippon Yusen Kaisha (N.Y.K. Line), an ocean carrier, for alleged damage to their cargo. Respondent has denied liability, alleging that under its bill of lading its responsibility terminates when the goods leave the ship's deck or tackle. Respondent has also impleaded the Universal Terminal & Stevedoring Corp. (Universal), alleging that the cargo was in apparent good condition...

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